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While it may not be the most exciting announcement of CES 2012 or even the most exciting announcement from Verizon Wireless, Big Red said it would be carrying the BlackBerry Curve 9370.
The handset is Verizon’s version of the 9360 and we liked it for what it is: an entry-level BlackBerry for those who love a physical QWERTY keyboard. We’re still not in love with BlackBerry 7 – especially compared to iOS, Android and Windows Phone – but it’s still a great communication device.
- 3G coverage on the nation’s most reliable network
- Global Ready – Quad-band with support for GSM, GPRS and EDGE, allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in
- more than 200 countries
- Support for Near Field Communications (NFC), enables many capabilities, including the ability to pair accessories or read
- SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone
- 5-megapixel camera with flash
- 2.44-inch display
- Wi-Fi b/g/n
- Bluetooth® 2.1
- GPS
- 2 GB microSD™ card pre-installed
The Curve will cost about $100 after a new contract and rebate. Look for it Jan. 19 in stores and online.
About The Author
Marin Perez
Marin Perez has torture tested cell phones and smartphones for industry leaders like CNET and InformationWeek. He remembers when 4G was just a screen on PowerPoint presentations and is fascinated with the amount of innovation out there. Marin has spent a lot of time with BlackBerry and Android but he finally broke down a bought an iPhone to see what all the hype's about. He also has too many tablets.
